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Life isn't about finding yourself its about CREATING yourself.Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-27047049961931036642012-10-18T13:33:00.004-05:002012-10-18T13:33:40.686-05:00Blog renamedCheck out the <a href="http://mizzwhiteslife.blogspot.com/">life</a>Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-39261841485229463012011-08-21T22:35:00.001-05:002011-09-14T17:53:41.494-05:00Now blogging at...<div>
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Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-4410839204835269362011-03-08T13:55:00.002-06:002011-03-13T18:32:45.789-05:00Three weeks late...my badi had been doing horribly on plan. i got back up to 196 and felt awful. i got back on plan and am down to 191...this road is long and winding. i am in it for the long haul.<div><br /></div><div>luv...hugs...smooches.</div><div><br /></div><div>eb</div>Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-54554577364145678592011-02-19T13:42:00.009-06:002011-02-19T14:17:12.602-06:00Been a long time...So I have been telling myself for a long time now that I need to make a post. So here we go. I have changed some things to better fit my life as a wife and mommy. I have a new job (same company) that I love. I have changed from the diet program of Jenny Craig to the Lifestyle Change of Weight Watchers. I stopped JC as soon as I found out I was pregnant because obviously you can't be on a diet and incubate a healthy, happy baby. I topped the scales at about 256 before giving birth to LBG (Little Baby Girl). I started Weight Watchers in April of 2010 at 235.6 and at my last weighing I was 193.2 so I am about 50lbs away from goal. I have been using the EA Sports Active line of Wii games as my sole source of working out. I find it to be the best fit for me right now being a working mom. I just finished the 9 Week Challenge from the EASA 2.0 game and started to do some random workouts from EASA 2 coupled with the INSANITY! DVD's by Shaun T. I am making the commitment to post at least once a week...Now to catch up on all the blogs I have missed.<br /><br />As always,<br /><br />Luv, Hugs and Smooches!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLQhpvRr7hAn3j6nEhpcVcLsxtgMkkRWPn2O73HlMrOrMymAaCJXuJZPK2NwHzM4mLSaqOlvxriy37Q3Cs4COf5cZ9pjBD2yGfhMl1nxrG9pjrMKh-1dC3T0FVWPhqRiNWEhpkN-QvpVO/s1600/DSCN0627.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575492872861679586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLQhpvRr7hAn3j6nEhpcVcLsxtgMkkRWPn2O73HlMrOrMymAaCJXuJZPK2NwHzM4mLSaqOlvxriy37Q3Cs4COf5cZ9pjBD2yGfhMl1nxrG9pjrMKh-1dC3T0FVWPhqRiNWEhpkN-QvpVO/s320/DSCN0627.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQogcQIfC1ArZk4X_PzeeNGhyphenhyphenRE4F4a0TvUE7FsaGq0kyrAeXhprSU3lZdliFCyDa-C26Hn01cI5nIcwPCcV63uPWurzefOtLPv_gL1J3z5uOxluo5khR4yle2iL2FJQRYvWN6UuiV-H4/s1600/current.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575492877753229682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQogcQIfC1ArZk4X_PzeeNGhyphenhyphenRE4F4a0TvUE7FsaGq0kyrAeXhprSU3lZdliFCyDa-C26Hn01cI5nIcwPCcV63uPWurzefOtLPv_gL1J3z5uOxluo5khR4yle2iL2FJQRYvWN6UuiV-H4/s320/current.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div>Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-58210411556259642692009-07-26T16:57:00.005-05:002009-07-26T18:42:07.882-05:00...5 months Late-rYes, I know its been SOOOOOOO long since I have updated yall. Well, here is an update for which from now on there should be many more. The first 6 months went very interestingly to say it positively. Its was discovered in my second month that I have Fibroids (non cancerous tumors). One is about the size of a softball and blocking my birth canal. Oh and did I mention they are very painful. When the nurse told me to prepare for a very uncomfortable and painful pregnancy I did realize that those words would ring so true. Every day I am in pain to some degree and about every three and a half weeks or so it is unbearable to the point I must go to the ER.<br /><br />I know that it will be all worth when Ramiyah is born. Oh yes, its a girl! I am so excited to be having daughter, just in case you are wondering her name is Hebrew and it means "God is exalted." Due to the fibroids we get to see her every month at ultrasound. It has been amazing watching her grow and now I can feel her move which is wild! We have done some shopping which has been really fun. Words cannot express my excitement.<br /><br />Of course there is the whole subject of the weight gain of it all. When I found out I was pregnant I was back at 226. I am now 236 which they say is all baby (she is in the top 25% for growth). I go to the gym on a very rare basis and try to walk as much as possible. I still dance in my living room and things so I am kind of active. Now that I am not so tired anymore I am going to kick it into gear as much as I can. I have gained like a half inch in my thighs and arms and 6 inches in the belly. I will be sure to keep you all posted on my journey...I am about to play catch up on yours.<br /><br />LOVE, HUGS and SMOOCHES!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-37877899164317757062009-02-21T00:27:00.004-06:002009-02-21T00:50:17.066-06:00The one I owe you & a special surprise<span style="color:#000000;">So this post is about a week late. I did a PT test a couple of weeks ago and MAN it kicked my butt! If you couldn't tell from my earlier posts I am OBSESSED with X-Weighted. So I decided that a good way to motivate myself was to "act" like I was on the show. I came up with the idea of taking professional "Before & After" pictures and doing a physical test "Before & After." So with Derek being in the Army stupid me thought "why don't I have him give me the PT test?" Well, he agreed and took me to the spot where they take their test and everything! I had to do push-ups, sit-ups and a ahem two mile run. The Army grades based on age and has lower standards for basic training than when you are in the Army so I figured my goal for this initial test would be to pass basic. I did really well! I passed at push-ups quite easily, and was two away from passing the sit-ups. The run is a whole different story. I was sucking on the run. I couldn't finish a half mile. I suppose that is fitting though. I did rupture my Achilles and its been less than a year since I had it repaired. Ironically though I know completely understand why Paul from X-Weighted HATES the elliptical and says its not natural. I feel like while doctors may say I couldn't finish because of my injury, that I couldn't finish because I spend most of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cardio</span> time in the gym on the elliptical. Boy do I kick some tail on the elliptical, but that treadmill, it kicks my tail. So I decided to use the treadmill for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cardio</span> and do some weight lifting before my retrial in March. Well no sooner do I get back in the swing of things that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BAM</span>! I am hit with a blessed surprise...I AM <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">PREGGERS</span>!!! So know I am pretty much on a super light weight/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">cardio</span> regimen until I have my first visit with the OB and she/he tells me what I can and can't do. I suppose my subscription to Muscle and Fit Hers will have to be Fit Pregnancy now. I am so excited and scared. This will be our first child. I will probably start a separate blog for the pregnancy, but I am considering keeping it all in one. I'm not sure yet. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Anyhoo</span> wanted to let you know why I hadn't posted since the last one. We've had a lot to take in. As always,</span><br /><br />LOVE, HUGS and SMOOCHES!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-44970251130194969832009-02-11T21:38:00.002-06:002009-02-11T23:30:18.306-06:00Finally I have a moment of peace......So I decided to hop on in and update everyone. I am doing well...diet shot to heck, but I am still sane. Work has been crazy. Trainings, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">IP</span> meetings, and getting caught up with the mess that was left for me has been absolutely crazy. I have been working about 45-50 hours per week and those aren't even including the hours that I choose not to clock because I am salary and it doesn't matter anyway. I have a great job and am glad that I am now in a space where I can breathe. I missed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">yall</span> and and back 100% committed. I started a new workout routine this week and will get back on the full diet plan on the 16<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span>. I will fill you in on all the excitement that have been going through during the past month on Friday...Oh and I have to fill you in on how I did when I took the Army's PT test. You read it right I took the Army's PT test (Push-ups, Sit-ups, 2 mile run)...Repaired Achilles and all. I'll talk about that and my motivation to do it on Friday. Well, I just wanted to give a quick update. I am here, I am back and nothing should stop me from being active.<br /><br />LOVE, HUGS, and SMOOCHES!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-88217725548255904862009-01-12T20:11:00.001-06:002009-01-12T20:18:24.257-06:00AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!/ HYC Week 2New job, I am STRESSED!!! Going to bed early.<br /><br />BTW lost 4.4lbs!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-32277806591638775702009-01-05T21:52:00.003-06:002009-01-05T23:17:46.326-06:00Starting over...Sort Of/HYC check inThis one is going to be short. I have adjusted my ticker to reflect <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">today's</span> weigh in...217.6 and my new goal weight of 165 down from 175. Yup I am up from my last weigh in, but its a whole new year from the last one. My hope is that over the next 6 months I can lose about 35 pounds or so. I know hat may seem low to some, but I am factoring in those lovely plateaus that haunt us as well as the lovely TOM that some how leads me to the nearest candy shop. Not to mention that last time I was 165, 1999, I was about 17% body fat...I was a lean mean <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cheer leading</span> machine!<br /><br />I guess this year I am still on my path, yet trying to be more realistic about my lost so as to not set myself up for failure. I mean if I only lost a pound a week I can hit 165 in 52 weeks aka 1 year. I am exhausted I just came off vacation last night, got home and unpacked around 2am and worked 10 hours today...so it is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">beddybie</span> for me folks.Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-329596924359574632009-01-02T15:07:00.002-06:002009-01-02T15:13:34.980-06:00Quote of the weekSo I figured that I should actually update my "Quote of the week" this week. I found this on a stone and thought it was a great one to start off 2009.<br /><br />"Life isn't about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself."<br /><br />What do you think about this one?Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-14874305052374942152009-01-01T17:19:00.003-06:002009-01-01T17:28:32.001-06:00New Years Promises RevisitedSo the other day I listed my promises that I had made to myself for my health. Today I got to thinking and I decided to make so personal promises to myself as well. I could have kept them to my self, but that would only leave me to keep me accountable and that doesn't work for my fitness so why should I think its going to work for anything else. So I decided to share them with you all and that way if you ever care to you can check me on how I am doing with my health, financial and personal promises. So here they are the 20 promises I am making to my self. All of my health goals are daily, and my financial and personal goals have a timeline attached to them.<br /><br /><u>Health</u><br />1) I will work out at least 3 days a week for at least 30 minutes.<br />2) I will eat 5-6 small meals a day.<br />3) I will eat no more than 1600 calories in a day.<br />4) I will log my food and exercise on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sparkpeople</span>.com everyday.<br />5) I will log my weight (loss or gain) every Monday.<br />6) I will sleep at least 7 hours a night.<br />7) I will not allow work functions to be a reason to go off plan.<br />8) I will not celebrate with food.<br />9) I will not allow stress to get in my way.<br />10) I will not make excuses!<br /><br /><u>Personal & Financial<br /></u>1) I will read my bible for at east 15 minutes everyday (daily)<br />) I will pray everyday for someone other than myself (daily)<br />3) I will become more organized (on going)<br />4) I will make time for my cousin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Edric</span> to be in my life (next visit to Florida)<br />5) I will hug my father (next visit to Washington)<br />6) I will call my grandmother Edna at least one time per week (weekly)<br />7) I will stay on top of my homework (daily)<br />8) I will create a budget and stick to it (create by Feb 1)<br />9) All purchases to be made will be necessities (on going)<br />10) I will begin to make deposits in my savings accounts (by March 1 as budget allows)<br /><br />Have a blessed 2009 and may this be the year <strong>you</strong> accomplish your goals.<br /><br />Luv, Hugs, and Smooches!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-69761116548772976552008-12-28T13:07:00.007-06:002008-12-29T16:32:56.557-06:00New Year, New Ebony/Jenny Craig Update<u>Jenny/Vacation</u><br /><br /><br />So I actually got my Jenny food, but by the time I got it, I had eaten every "bad" thing that I was going to eat. I am also in a house in which I am expected to cook my moms favorites like everyday! So needless to say I have been totally of plan. I have been eating foods that I would not normally eat, but "hey it's vacation!" What has been happening though is that I have not been overeating and I have not been eating just to eat. Those are two things that I used to do. For example we had just finished eating lunch one day, went to the mall, saw some of my Godchildren, ate some ice cream at an impromptu birthday party at Baskin-Robbins (I had a small). Now all of this took less than an hour and a half. Derek said he wanted to go to this great sushi place that we had been to and I said "But WE JUST ATE!" My husband said he was proud of me because the old Ebony would have just gone along and ate a roll...or two. I have made better decisions, not the best, but they are getting better. So for that I give myself a "go me."<br /><br /><br /><u>New Year's</u><br /><br />I think I am the opposite of most people. I don't do New Year's Resolutions. This year I am going to be the same way...sort of. Instead of resolutions I am going to make promises to myself. So here are my New Year's Promises.<br /><br />I Ebony Promise to do the following to ensure a healthier, fitter me in 2009:<br /><br />1) I will work out at least 3 days a week for at least 30 minutes.<br />2) I will eat 5-6 small meals a day.<br />3) I will eat no more than 1600 calories in a day.<br />4) I will log my food and exercise on sparkpeople.com everyday.<br />5) I will log my weight (loss or gain) every Monday.<br />6) I will sleep at least 7 hours a night.<br />7) I will not allow work functions to be a reason o go off plan.<br />8) I will not celebrate with food.<br />9) I will not allow stress to get in my way.<br />10) I will not make excuses!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-10868789383328113162008-12-22T15:41:00.003-06:002008-12-22T15:57:56.071-06:00I am so FRUSTRATED!!!So I had my vacation all planned out. I was supposed to get off the plan at 3 and head home drop my stuff and go strait to Jenny Craig and pick up my food. Great plan right? WRONG. So for the first time since I cam remember we have like a foot of snow! So this means that some people don't want to work. I understand you don't feel safe you go home I get that. What I don't get is why I gave you my number when I made my appointment and you don't call me to tell me you are closed so I am out here in the cold and snow and you are closed! I go back on Saturday to make an appointment for today I get there and they are CLOSED!!! This is so not helping me. The healthy places are closed so all that's left are Fast food and the large chain restaurants who's salads are like 100 calories!!! So I made my husband slide down the hill to the grocery store so I can get veggies and stuff. However I cannot lie and say I have eaten on plan the last couple days. Sour Jolly Ranchers are really good...so are turtle brownies. My excuse of course is that there are no Jenny brownies or lemon cakes available to me. I have made every effort to get them, but the center was closed. That is what I am telling myself. Well I am about to go out yet again to see if they are open. If they are I am just going to buy the stuff and weigh in later at whatever the next appointment I make is...No weigh in yet, no scale, you will know as soon as I do.<br /><br />Luv, Hugs, and Smooches!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-45447452181318060182008-12-12T21:01:00.001-06:002008-12-12T21:22:53.676-06:00Friday Check-In (Week 8)/Check out Miss DianaIn doing my regular checks of my favorite blogs this post hit home. <a href="http://dianasbodyjourney.blogspot.com/2008/12/free-days-or-no-free-days-that-is.html">Diana's Body Journey: Free days or no free days, that is the question</a>. Read it and think about what you need to do or can do to stay on track yet not feel deprived of foods that you love. Personally I do the same even on Jenny. I ate what I wanted on Halloween, and Thanksgiving and still managed to lose 17 pound in 2 months. I am sure I will do the same on Christmas and I know I am going to have at least one glass of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tres</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Donnes</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Moscato</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">D'Asti</span> on New Years. Yes you read it right! With Me, Jenny, and your support I have lost 17 pounds in 8 weeks! I found my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">XBOX</span> "game" Yourself Fitness and have been using that this week as my workouts. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Unfortunately</span> I haven't been using it much the past couple days because I am sick. The first time in over two years!!! I feel horrible. But anyway. I am going to go to bed now. Just make sure you check out Diana's post. I think you will like it.<br /><br />On another note I got an A in my economics course!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-43626405135433285442008-12-09T22:53:00.010-06:002008-12-10T01:01:14.916-06:00Thank you!!!So I am doing my normal somewhat daily blog checks and was surprised to see that I had been nominated for my first and second blog award! I am super excited and even more grateful. I have won prizes in the past, but never awards. This means even more to me because it comes from peers who are walking the journey with me. I am dang near at a loss for words.<br /><br />I screamed so loudly when I saw it my husband told me I was messing with his PTSD. Which is funny because sound is not his trigger. We have only come across one place that has water the color of his trigger and have since avoided that place like the plague. Unfortunately outside of the pond it has the most beautiful flowers. "Your messing with my PTSD" has now become our "OMG you scared the mess out of me" or "You are really irritating me" But I digress back to happy thoughts.<br /><br />Big thank you's to <a href="http://waywarddietgoddess.blogspot.com/">Confessions of a Wayward Diet Goddess</a> for the Marie Antoinette Award<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278032850671107522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 116px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguo0Kb56fsDI-fmI8E5SJOrSavOofALFGMcTAJ3hWIkHUS_xJIe-pYmd6LidlS_UkBDPgtWUUyQuLCDKCOLHkKEfZXBfpLvqD4P9bX9UgBO-sd_oHzPtQ5GobdR-BQpEOo186rpTFvYplF/s320/marieantonette_award.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>and <a href="http://dianasbodyjourney.blogspot.com/">Diana</a> for the Fabulous Award<br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278034298010731106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 186px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDE9PSTVPSj64-lozeSvX1GDTxl_-jeHIaDwhBcDHhUCvxcRJR0hTuWMiozKB0BVM-WTPiQPg6Mq8uLNBJujysSD8JalEcQ08Hv0ayOpdydG9Q7dVTkPFvft7TasfYT1scIf40d6jMK59N/s320/fabulous_blog_award.jpg" border="0" />Now its time to pay it forward.<br /><br />S0 here are the rules for the Marie Antoinette Award:<br />Please put the logo in your blog<br />Place a link from the person, from whom you received the award<br />Nominate at least 7 or more (See Below)<br />Put the links of those on your blog<br />Leave a message on their blog to let them know<br /><br />The Fabulous Award Rules: </p><p>1. You have to pass it on to 5 fabulous blogs. (See Below)<br />2. You have to list 5 of your fabulous addictions.</p><ul><li>My Family</li><li>MAC Eye Shadow</li><li>Dior Lip Gloss</li><li>Fragrances (too many to list)</li><li>Shopping</li></ul><p>3. Make sure you include the person that gave you the award and link it back to them.</p><p>So below I have listed some blogs that I pay particular attention to for one reason or another. Most of you have been nominated for on or the other, but I don't think you have both. In no particular order.</p><p><a href="http://skye-lynn.blogspot.com/">Skye</a></p><p><a href="http://dadivastreet.wordpress.com/">Da Diva</a> </p><p><a href="http://waywarddietgoddess.blogspot.com/">Diet Goddess</a> </p><p><a href="http://scalejunkie.com/">Scale Junkie</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal.asp?id=190IN09">Andrea</a> </p><p><a href="http://mandysthirtysomethingblog.blogspot.com/">Amanda</a> </p><p><a href="http://dcwatts.blogspot.com/">Donna</a> </p><p><a href="http://road2skinny.blogspot.com/">HeatherMarie</a> </p><p><a href="http://divaonadiet.blogspot.com/">Sylvia </a></p><p><a href="http://dianasbodyjourney.blogspot.com/">Diana</a></p>Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-68721000718296055532008-12-06T15:40:00.001-06:002008-12-06T16:00:39.390-06:00You are looking at a new Sparkpeople Co-Leader!!!So I go the email this morning from spark people. I am a co-leader for the Jenny team on spark people. I am SO excited about this opportunity. I hope I am able to lead the team well. I dropped the weight that I gained from thanksgiving and hope to get my workouts back on track this week. Sorry so short, but I am in the middle of an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">NCIS</span> marathon and can't seem to break my focus...I'll probably post more Monday or Tuesday.<br /><br />Luv, Hugs, and Smooches!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-75355880616161921162008-12-01T18:55:00.001-06:002008-12-01T18:58:43.023-06:00OMG!!!So I was once again perusing the articles on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sparkpeople</span> and found this tidbit.<br /><br />From Wallet To Waistline: The Hidden Costs of Super Sizing, was issued by the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA), a coalition of over 225 national, state and local health organizations. The report compares the price, calories, and saturated fat in differently sized foods from fast-food chains, convenience stores, ice cream parlors, coffee shops, and movie theaters. Among the findings:<br /><ul><li>Upgrading from a 3-ounce <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Minibon</span> to a Classic <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cinnabon</span> costs only 24% more, yet delivers 123% more calories. The larger size also provides almost three-quarters of a day's worth of artery-clogging saturated fat.</li><li>Switching from 7-Eleven's Gulp to a Double Gulp costs 42% more, but provides 300% more calories. Those 37 extra cents deliver 450 extra calories-more than you'd get in a McDonald's Quarter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Pounder</span>.</li><li>It costs 8 cents more to purchase a McDonald's Quarter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Pounder</span> with Cheese, small French fries, and small Coke (890 calories) separately than to buy the Quarter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Pounder</span> with Cheese large Extra Value Meal, which comes with a large fries and large Coke (1,380 calories). "McDonald's actually charges customers more to buy a smaller, lower-calorie meal," <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Wootan</span> said. </li><li>Moving from a small to a medium bag of movie theater popcorn costs about 71 cents-and 500 calories. A 23% increase in price provides 125% more calories and two days' worth of saturated fat. (And that's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">unbuttered</span> popcorn!) According to the report, the practice of "bundling"—turning a fast-food sandwich into a "value meal" by adding sides like fries and a soft drink-is responsible for some of the largest increases in calorie content. And fountain drinks proved to be especially bad health bargains. They cost the least to upgrade and deliver the biggest calorie boosts (and they provide some of the highest profit margins for retailers).</li></ul><p>That's why consumers should decline to take advantage of "more-for-less" marketing practices, even if it may seem cost-ineffective, says Polk. "It's penny-wise and pound-foolish to order more food than you really want, just because it seems like a bargain," she says. "Let restaurateurs and retailers know that you want reasonable portions at reasonable prices. After all, restaurants pride themselves on responding to customer demand."</p>Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-33407228011407342632008-11-28T22:11:00.004-06:002008-11-28T22:48:05.896-06:00Tweety Plate Plan Totally FailedSo yeah, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">my</span> big eat on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">JC</span> all day only one plate of food deal. That one that I was so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">proud</span> of didn't work out. Lets start with Wednesday. I worked from 8 to 6:15 only to get home at 6:30 to start cooking. I cooked until 3:30 (yes AM) and got up at 8 to continue cooking. Why so long you ask. I am a scratch cooker meaning that I don't use mixes and remember that gumbo I was talking about...there is a fine line between a dark roux and a burned roux low and slow will always work out. So in the midst of all that cooking I forgot to eat. I don't know what it is, but cooking does NOT make me hungry it has the reverse effect and when I am done RAVENOUS!!!<br /><br />So I stood by my one plat and one bowl and only had a few bites of everything...but my body decided that it needed so additional water and I am retaining like crazy...Two a days are in my future. Alas it was all worth it I will slave in the kitchen and make sure single soldiers feel like they are with family any day. The two pounds I gained, however, I can do without. As well as the fact that I had to work today...I almost fell asleep at my desk. Well people I am going to go back to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">NCIS</span> marathon that Derek and I are watching. Hopefully you did better than I yesterday and if not we can get back on track together. Happy Losing!<br /><br />Luv, Hugs and Smooches!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-703307301492904992008-11-25T21:31:00.004-06:002008-11-25T23:40:50.585-06:00I am dragging today/Thanksgiving Plan/X-Weighted FamilyLet me preface by saying I am tired, so there are probably lots of errors in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation.<br /><br />As I type this I am watching my DVR'd episode of X-Weighted. Both husband and wife are trying to lose 60 pounds in 6 months...I hope the wife knows that men lose fat a heck of a lot faster than men do and doesn't get discouraged. I'll fill you in at the end of the post. Anyhoo, So today I woke up excited, happy, jovial etc...and then 10AM hit and BAM!!! Exhaustion. It very well could be the effects of "TOM," but regardless I am soooooo tired. I ate right today, but I couldn't finish my workout I just felt so weak. I am also trying to prepare for the monstrosity that is thanksgiving. All I can say is OMG!!! I have to make EVERYTHING!!! STRESSED, I AM. I have my two day plan mapped out for cooking so I should be OK. Now the eating part is a whole different story. I have to cook and there is an expectation of certain foods that are a must for Thanksgiving with my family. We are having the following:<br /><br />(By the way we are Seahawks fans who live in Cowboy country I have especially picked out a seahawk blue and green outfit that I have specifically reserved for this day)<br /><br />Appetizers for the game (3:00 - 4:30):<br />My Queso dip (has beef in it)<br />Derek's Clam Dip (REALLY GOOD)<br />Jalapeno poppers<br />Chips<br />Salsa<br />Veggie Platter<br /><br />So my plan for this time is to consume the veggies and I can have 13 chips 7 with salsa 3 with Queso 3 with Clam Dip at 1tsp per chip. I can say no to the poppers, but I am savoring every last chip. I figure this way I am getting the stuff that I want and know I can't say no to with out over indulging.<br /><br />Dinner (4:30-6:00)<br />Turkey<br />Gumbo - (I know it is not your typical Thanksgiving staple, but its a tradition in my family)<br />Dressing<br />Greens<br />Garlic Mashed Potatoes<br />Macaroni and Cheese<br />California Blend Veggies topped with Melted Cheddar (I am making my own without the cheese)<br />Corn<br />Cornbread<br />"Candied" Sweet Potatoes - A healthy recipe that uses roasted apples, 1/3 the sugar, 1/4 the butter<br />Buttermilk Biscuits<br />Green Bean Casserole (Derek is making this one, I don't like mushrooms and won't eat this<br />Cranberry Sauce<br /><br />So my plan for this is that I have a Tweety Bird children's plate that I have been using for dinner . I am going to use this plate and my Tweety soup cup (gumbo) for thanksgiving. I get one plate of food and that's it! (Breaking news the husband is down 16 pounds in 5 weeks and the wife is down 14. The husband is ecstatic... the wife is in tears.) I have to figure out what ratio of each item I want such that I feel that I have gotten everything I wanted with out going over board. I get to have seconds of the following items: Turkey (no skin no gravy), Cali blend no cheese, the sweet potatoes and apples, maybe the greens too they are REALLY good and its still a veggie right? Even if they are cooked with Smoked pork? AAAAAAHHHHH! Anyway the gaol is one small plate and if I am still hungry only the healthy stuff.<br /><br />BREAKING NEWS!!! At the 3 month weigh in Anthony (husband) has lost 36lbs Marichu (wife) lost 32...Marichu is not happy with her loss. This lady is crazy!!! She is unhappy because she didn't lose as much as she thought she should have. I wish you were watching this with me this woman is really unhappy with her success and is now upset because her husband has found activities that make him happy and she hasn't found anything she likes. They are not supporting each other at all and now that the weight is coming off their true issues are coming out. She is saying that if he continues his workouts that she will leave him! WOW!!!<br /><br />Dessert (Before 8:00)<br /><br />Pecan Pie<br />Red Velvet Cake<br />Vanilla Bean Ice Cream<br />Cinnamon Ice Cream<br /><br />I get half slices and half scoops of each so in essence I am getting one dessert.<br /><br />FYI If Jenny had her way I would be eating the Jenny Turkey and Gravy meal with two servings of Cali blend Veggies and a Jenny Lemon Cake with a cup of milk...I am strong, but not that strong, I mean gumbo people, GUMBO. I am however abstaining from all of the alcohol that will be flowing er um except for one glass of my favorite wine. Trust me when I say we are a military family, in a home that will be filled with single soldiers. Undoubtedly the soldiers will not think let me bring a pie or some soda or maybe some chips, but should I bring a 24 pack of beer or a fifth of liquor or maybe the new shooters...That will make for a very interesting game of Trivial Pursuit though, maybe I can actually win this time (the sports always get me).<br /><br />Okay so now we are at the final challenge and weigh in!!!<br /><br />When they started Anthony (6'0" tall) completed the fitness challenge in 3 minutes 25 seconds, Weighed in at 347lbs and measured Chest 54", Waist 62" Hip 60". Now Anthony completed the fitness challenge in 2minutes 18 seconds,Weighed in at 284 lbs and measured Chest 48", Waist 53" Hip 53". He knocked 1 minute and 7 seconds off of his time, lost 22" and 63 pounds.<br /><br />When they started Marichu (5'0" tall) completed the fitness challenge in 3 minutes 39 seconds, Weighed in at 245 lbs and measured Chest 47", Waist 44", Hip 58". Now Marichu completed the fitness challenge in 2 minutes 25 seconds, Weighed in at 179 lbs and measured Chest 40", Waist 35", Hip 48". She knocked 1 minute 14 seconds off of her time, lost 26" and 66 pounds.<br /><br />Now if Marichu doesn't feel successful, I don't know what will make her happy. This is like the first time I've ever seen a woman weigh less and lose more than a man...YOU GO MARICHU!!!<br />The best part is that one of their children said that while she does miss the takeout and junk food they used to eat she likes apples way more!<br /><br />Goodnight folks and have a pleasant tomorrow. I am going to go catch some ZZZZZZs<br /><br />Luv, Hugs and Smooches!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-77058572063723369252008-11-22T20:47:00.002-06:002008-11-22T21:02:15.694-06:00No Squats for meSO I totally forgot to post yesterday and I haven't made a single post all week. I was close to having to do squats until Derek (the husband) asked me if I posted yet. Thank God for that! I have had such a busy week at work what with my manager being on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">vacay</span>. Today I had a MAJOR stress release session at the gym. A half hour on lower body (Leg Press, Walking Lunges, Lying Leg Curls etc), the coups <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">de</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">gras</span> was the hour I spent on the elliptical. The skinny girl, ahem, the young lady that was a size 00, told me that she wished she could keep up with me. We have a workout scheduled for Tuesday, I am going to get her toned up and able to do heavy resistance <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">cardio</span> in no time. As for my weigh in I did well down another pound and a half. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">JC</span> is great, I am glad they slowly ween you off to teach you how to control portions in the real world. Lord knows there will not be such a thing as a portion size on Thanksgiving. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">TTFN</span><br /><br />Luv, Hugs & Smooches!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-38234871039498972612008-11-14T21:32:00.002-06:002008-11-14T21:43:16.516-06:00Go Me, Go Me, Go Me...So I am singing the "Go Me" song I am also doing the cabbage patch dance. Yes full on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Dorkdom</span>, but I don't care I am 11.4lbs, 7.5" and 2.3% less fat than I was a month ago! I still haven't found the cord for my camera or else I would upload some pictures. I just wanted to do a quick post about my stats.<br /><br />Luv Hugs and Smooches!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-34519402670318603032008-11-12T17:30:00.002-06:002008-11-12T17:30:00.267-06:00The 10% SolutionIn my quest for motivation and staying on track I was perusing some articles on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sparkpeople</span>.com (You can find me under <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">EbonyTWWhite</span>) I found this article which to me goes more in depth about the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">JC</span> lose just 10% commercial. Any way here it is. Enjoy!<br /><br /><strong>The 10% Solution</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Are you a weight loss failure?<br /><br />Before you answer that question, let’s talk about what failure means.<br /><br />A recent study found that, in the nonsensical weight loss world, most failure has more to do with failing to meet faulty expectations than with failing to lose weight. This may not seem like a big difference, but in reality, it’s <strong>HUGE</strong>.<br /><br />In other words, you may be experiencing success, but still feel like you’re failing. So, we must find a way to use our expectations to motivate rather than to berate.<br /><br />According to the study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the average "Dream" weight loss is 38% of the dieter’s current weight. Also:<br /><ul><li>a 31% weight loss would make the average dieter "Happy" </li><li>a 25% weight loss would be "Acceptable". </li></ul><p>And most disturbing of all, </p><ul><li>a 15.7% weight loss would be "Disappointing".</li></ul><p>So the 200-pound woman who loses 30 pounds would actually be <strong>disappointed </strong>in her results!</p><p>No wonder there are so many frustrated dieters out there. They may be frustrated even when their programs are working!</p><p> </p><p><strong>The 10% Solution</strong></p><p>To bring expectations more in line with reality, many health professionals are beginning to suggest setting a 10% weight loss goal instead. Losing just 10% of your current weight can boost your energy and performance, lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, lower your cholesterol, and build some much-needed momentum. On top of that, 10% may be a better goal than 15%, 25% or even 38% for many reasons:</p><br /><strong>10% is Under Your Control</strong><br /><br />In all frankness, you can’t do a darned thing about that 38% weight loss goal you might have—not one thing—until you first deal with the 10% you have right in front of you. In other words, you can’t lose 80 pounds in a short amount of time, but you might be able to lose 15. The key is to focus on the 10% you can do something about right now and go from there.<br /><br /><strong>10% is Realistic</strong><br /><br />Research is showing that a lump 38% dream weight loss simply <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">doesn</span>’t happen for most people. In reality, it’s less of a goal and more of a pipe dream. But research is also showing that 10% can happen for just about anyone. Does this mean you’re doomed no matter what you try and you should give up on the bigger goal? Nope. Simply lose that first 10%, regroup and reset your goals, and then pursue another 10% based on your new weight. The added benefit to this approach is that each 10% will get smaller and smaller!<br /><br /><strong>10% is More Effective</strong><br /><br />Not only are gradual goals healthier in the long run, but they’re also more powerful in reaching your ultimate goals. You’ll be much more successful by setting and reaching a series of 10% goals than riding a wild weight loss roller coaster in pursuit of a huge goal all at once. One of the great weight loss ironies is that you’ll be more likely to lose that big number by ignoring it for now in favor of the smaller 10% goal.Traditionally, weight loss programs have encouraged impatience and coconut-cream-pie-in-the-sky expectations. This approach also results in feelings of failure. Let’s try to turn it around and use the 10% strategy to do it right this time.Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-35359132632081414032008-11-11T19:11:00.003-06:002008-11-11T19:28:12.430-06:00The Diet ExtremistThank you to everyone who sent words of encouragement about me previous post. I realize that I made a huge deal about eating Halloween candy which resulted in me "only" losing one pound. It was still a pound. So I was reading through my Jenny Craig "styleprofile" and really read the part about the mind. I say really read because at the time I just answered the questions and signed up for the service. Anyway, It has four kinds of dieters The Self-Sacrificer, The Weight Pessimist, The Lifestyle Moderate, and me The Diet Extremist. So what they say is that I need to master moderation and stop being so hard on myself when I slip up. While others may have focused on the one pound (and maybe the post made it seem that way too), I was focused on the candy that I ate. In my head although was only about 300 or so calories worth of candy it might as well been all of the candy in the world and I felt bad because I fell of the wagon. I just need to look at it as a temporary setback refocus and continue on my path. Thank you again for your words of encouragement. They really helped me to stay focused and on plan for this week (So far). Friday I have my milestone consultation, I'll tell you all about it, probably Saturday.<br /><br />As always,<br /><br />Luv, hugs and SmoochesMizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-2823566759554730882008-11-08T21:15:00.003-06:002008-11-08T21:40:01.073-06:00I'm a loser, but not as much as I wanted to beSo I weighed in on Friday, but I only lost a pound. I feel good because I lost, but I averaged 4 pounds a week the last couple of weeks so I am a little down. I suppose it might be my little binge on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Halloween</span> candy last <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Friday</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Saturday</span>. So I am now resolved to work extra hard and stay on plan and do all my exercises...At least until thanksgiving. Until next time folks.<br /><br />As always,<br /><br />Luv, Hugs, and Smooches!!!Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4215597065709214436.post-81268182053709982482008-11-06T18:47:00.003-06:002008-11-06T19:31:12.783-06:00Kinda like a myspace survey but not really!Just in case you didn't know I am a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">myspace</span> fiend. Only to stay in contact with people from back home. Well, and the occasional new friend I never have and never will meet but they want to add me and their page looks cool. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Anyhoo</span>...my favorite things are the surveys and my friends responses and responding to them so I suppose we can call this the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bloggers</span> version. The lovely Diana <a href="http://dianasbodyjourney.blogspot.com/">(Diana's Body Journey)</a> posted this on her blog and I thought I'd give it a go...You know with the whole post or 60 squats per day deal I am totally a taker. So here are my answers to some questions.<br /><br />I am obsessed with: Procedural Series(<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">CSI</span> {all of them}, Criminal Minds, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">NCIS</span>, Cold Case etc.)<br /><br />Cant live without: my faith, my husband, my mom and the Taylor side of my family. Without them I don't know what I'd do.<br /><br />Am petrified of: Spiders!!! You have not seen a more hilarious reaction to an insect until you see me and a spider.<br /><br />Am proud of: the woman I have become. With my circumstances growing up people say I shouldn't be a successful as I am. I take it as a challenge and make sure I exceed expectations.<br /><br />Really need to: Have a spa day. Bliss spa is like 3 hours from here. I think I might make that trip for my b-day.<br /><br />Don't get why: there is still racism and prejudice in the 21st century.<br /><br />Think alternative medicine is: Great.<br /><br />Relax by: Reading, surfing the 'net, lifting.<br /><br />Am excited about: life! I am excited about whatever the future holds in store for me.<br /><br />My worst vice is: Sour Candies and Comfort food.<br /><br />Family is: what I live for.<br /><br />Friends don't understand why: I don't lash out. I am a very even tempered person that is slow to anger. Don't get confused though when I am angry you don't want to be around me...not good.<br /><br />Attitude to exercise is: I hate starting to work out, but 10 minutes in I don't want to stop. It's like a drug you ate doing it, but it feels really good after and you want more.<br /><br />Relationship with my body: she and I have our good days and bad days. Sometimes I like it others I just want to go get <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">lipo</span>...but that's what the diet and exercise is for right?<br /><br />If you like the survey feel free to swipe it. I look forward to seeing what your responses are.Mizz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494093472488275288noreply@blogger.com3